Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says

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Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.

Following the meeting, Tina McKenzie, policy chairwoman at the Federation of Small Businesses said it was "crucial" for the government to "try and reduce harm to employment, small businesses and the economy from any and every negative impact of these proposals".

Speaking of his own experience as a solicitor learning from senior colleagues, he said there were clear benefits to being in the workplace: "I think there are times when it is absolutely necessary, it's legitimate to need the workforce in the office.

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